The News-Herald. [volume] (Hillsboro, Highland Co., Ohio) 1886-1973, 1887-03-31

BY the Imperial palace, from window OF
which the Emperor reviewed them. The
students cheered vociferously rs they
passed and the utmost enthusiasm pre-
vailed, amounting to perfect ovation. The
Emperor bowed frequently as the students
filed by. They sang and the bands played
the national anthem. A number Of mounted
students led the procession. Those who
brought up the rear were also mounted.
The Imperial family and the royal guests
drove in procession to tho palace to tender
their congratulations. They were loudly
cheered by the crowds.
The authorities of the municipality Of
Berlin proceeded In procession in the
morning from the Town Hall to the church
Of st. Nicholas to participate in the COM
municative services celebrated in that edi-
fice The procession was accom- panied by
bands Of music, trumpeters, ETC., and pre-
sented gorgeous appearance. AS the
clergy and the members Of the municipal
government, each attired in his robes of
office, entered the church, the organ pealed
forth hymn Of thanksgiving, and great
shout went up from the crowd surrounding
the building. The musical part Of the serv-
ices were strikingly appropriate and the
festival sermon panegyric OF the aged
Emperor.
Al noon royal salute was fred in the
Koenigs Platz, and at one o'clock Prince
Bismarck and General Won Moltke arrived
at the palace and congratulated the Kaiser.
They were enthusiastically cheered on their
way to and from the palace, and acknowl-
edged the ovation by repeatedly raising
their head covering and bowling to the null
titude. yr
The day was celebrated in every town in
Germany.
The scenes during the evening were mag
uiicent beyond description. The entire
city was illuminated, large number Of
luminous decorations being costly and
unique, and the sky seemed ablaZe with
rockets and every conceivable species Of
fireworks. The most superb spectacle Of
all was exhibited in front Of the Academy
Of Arts, and consisted Of huge picture
three hundred feet long and sixty feet high,
depicting some Of the most interesting and
important events Of the Emperor's life.
Prince Bismarck and Count Won Moltke,
it Is said, have received most munificent re-
wards for their invaluable service to the
Stste, the character Of which, however, is
as vet unknown to the public, and all Of the
secretaries Of departments ministers Of
the Empire) have been decorated.
The Emperor received q deputation of the
Imperial household in the evening and in q
speech of thanks for their congratulations
said: II have reached this age by the grace
Of God II the Lord helps me and wants
me to, may live to see another year."
The Emperor conferred decorations upon
Herren Van Puttkamer, Won Boetticher
Won Gossler, Won Schellendorf and Vor
Schalx, DR.. Lucius, General Won Caprivi
Count Nesselrode and Count Herbert Bis
marck. r.
The Emperor announced at the 1mperia
reception, held at tho palace in the after
noon, the bethrothal Of Prince Henry
second son Of the Grown Prince Of Prussia
to Princess Irene Of Hesse. After the re
ception the Emperor and Empress attended
the family dinner given by the Grown
Prince, Frederick William, at his palace.
Rain fell during the night, but 1t did MOI
sufiice to interfere with the reioicings O
the people who crowded the streets until ,
late hour, cheering, singing and admirinf
the illuminarons, which were unquestiona
bly, more beautiful and extensive than an,
hitherto seen in the capital, The Empero
was repeatedly compelled to appear at tn
windows Of the palace during tho evening
to acknowledge the greetings Of the people